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Category Archive: Food

What it takes to be the World’s best barista

Australia's Anthony Douglas competing in the finals of the 2022 World Barista Championship. Photo: the Specialty Coffee Association
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When Anthony Douglas, a 31-year-old barista trainer from Axil Roasters, won the 2022 World Barista Champion title last month he […]

October 12, 2022 Food, People, Uncategorized

Melburnian crowned World Barista Champion

2022 World Barista Champion Anthony Douglas kisses the trophy. Photo: Eddie Jim
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I spent the past week immersing myself in the strange world of competitive coffee at the Melbourne International […]

October 3, 2022 Food, Lifestyle, Sport, Uncategorized

Great southern bean: why there’s a buzz around Australian-grown coffee

Coffee beans (cherries) ripening on a tree
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The pandemic, global warming and changing consumer trends are throwing a spotlight on Australian-grown coffee. How do our […]

September 21, 2022 environment, Food, Issues, Science, Travel writing, Uncategorized

Mount Ophir Estate

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Website rebranding congratulations to Mount Ophir Estate in Rutherglen, Victoria! I recently helped the historic winery with some […]

August 4, 2021 Business, Food, tourism

Kickstarting the city: How to revive Melbourne’s CBD

People looking at street art in Hosier Lane, Melbourne.
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How can we bring life back to the heart of Australia’s most liveable city? This is the latest […]

October 21, 2020 Business, design, environment, Food, Gardens, Health, Issues, Lifestyle

East Gippsland calling

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Bonang Road, Orbost, after bushfire moved through the area. Photo: Greg Briggs. I’m proud to have contributed to […]

February 21, 2020 environment, Food, Issues, Lifestyle, tourism, Travel writing

Where to eat and drink in Wellington, New Zealand

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Wellington’s Hiakai pop-up restaurant specialises in hangi-cooked dishes using indigenous ingredients. Photo: Amber-Jayne Bain. The second of two chef […]

February 20, 2020 Food, Lifestyle, People, Travel writing, Uncategorized

di stasio’s guide to eating and drinking in venice

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“If Rome is a living museum, then Venice is a dream,” says Rinaldo “Ronnie” Di Stasio. The Thornbury-born son […]

May 29, 2019 Art, Food, Lifestyle, People, Travel writing

Dave Parker’s guide to the best eating and drinking in Argentina

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Dave Parker fell in love with Argentina in 2004. As a law student, he had taken time off […]

May 16, 2019 Food, People, Travel writing

Bistecca’s James Bradey puts Italy on a plate

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Bistecca alla Fiorentina at Bistecca in Sydney. Photo: James Brickwood. By Peter Barrett, 27 November 2018. James Bradey and […]

November 28, 2018 Food, Lifestyle, Travel writing

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